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flag California adults return to community college amid inflation, boosting enrollments in career programs.

flag Rising inflation and economic uncertainty are driving more California adults to return to community college, with some schools reporting enrollment increases over 10%, especially in career and technical programs like health care and welding. flag Officials attribute the trend to job market anxiety, mirroring past economic downturns, though state funding remains inadequate to meet demand. flag Meanwhile, Oregon’s college enrollment rate for high school graduates rose to 55% in 2023, with gains across all groups, though disparities persist, particularly among Native students, and affordability concerns continue to hinder access.

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